Former President and Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, marked his 65th birthday with a visit to the Shai Osudoko District Hospital in Dodowa, a facility he inaugurated in 2016.The visit, documented on his Facebook page, showcased his commitment to healthcare initiatives and philanthropy
Mahama and his wife, Lordina, made a notable contribution to the Shai Osudoko District Hospital
Responding to a request received on Monday, Mahama and his wife, Lordina, made a notable contribution to the hospital. They presented two modern incubators, two phototherapy machines, and four CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines, addressing essential needs of the medical facility.
During the visit, both patients and staff were treated to a hot birthday meal, and the hospital received donations of food and non-food items. In addition, school bags containing exercise books, pencils, and crayons were handed over to children at the hospital.
In expressing his appreciation, Mahama congratulated the Medical Director, Dr. Kennedy T. C. Brightson, and his team for maintaining the facility’s professionalism and high standards of patient care nearly eight years after its inauguration.
Mahama shared his joy at returning to his “favourite hospital environment” to celebrate his 65th birthday, emphasizing that the Shai Osudoko District Hospital was the first of six district hospitals completed under his government’s initiative. This initiative aimed to establish first-class health facilities in every district, bringing quality healthcare closer to Ghanaians. Quoting his Facebook post, Mahama affirmed, “I am happy to return to my favourite hospital environment to celebrate my 65th birthday.”
- School bags containing exercise books, pencils, and crayons were handed over to children at the hospital
Source: Official Facebook page of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama